Assistant Professor, Biology (Natural Sciences)

Employer: Santa Fe College

Location: Gainesville, Florida, United States

Salary: Competitive Salary

Date posted: Dec 3, 2025

Position Type: Faculty Positions, Science & Mathematics, Biology & Life Sciences, Geology & Earth Sciences, Other Science & Technology

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Details

Compensation: $50,303.00 Annual

Job Description Summary:

The application deadline for this position is 11:59pm EST on January 6, 2026.

Santa Fe College’s (SF) Department of Natural Sciences faculty provide pre-professional instruction in Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Physical Science, and Physics to guide the development of the next generation of scientists, engineers, environmentalists, and health providers. The department also serves non-science major students with general education courses to enhance their understanding and appreciation of science in their own lives, their community, and the world.

We are seeking two (2) Biology Assistant Professors. Both will be housed primarily at the Northwest Campus (Gainesville) but may be assigned to one of the College’s six locations throughout Alachua and Bradford counties.

Under general supervision, the Assistant Professor will develop, prepare, and teach a variety of coursework in biology. Candidates must have the flexibility to teach during the day, evening, or online, as well as taught using other distance learning formats. This position has a 9-month contract based on teaching 15 credit hours in the Fall and 15 credit hours in the Spring. Summer instructional opportunities may be available for additional compensation based upon departmental need.

This position’s starting salary is $50,303 annually. Any salary amount above this is commensurate upon an individual’s qualifications.

Job Description

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Plans, organizes, and delivers instruction to didactic, laboratory and/or classroom settings to promote student success within a community college setting.
• Supports and promotes the college and departmental missions centered on excellence in teaching and learning through quality instruction, curriculum enhancement, and timely service.
• Collaborates with the Chair, faculty, and peers to evaluate, revise, and develop curriculum that cultivates the mastery of course content.
• Demonstrates technological literacy and innovation in the delivery of instruction.
• Works collaboratively as part of a cohesive academic team.
• Assists with the implementation of college policies, objectives, and functions in accordance with the SF philosophy, mission, strategic initiatives, and procedures.
• Participates in departmental meetings and collegewide committees as needed.
• Provides students with frequent, timely assessment and clear feedback regarding academic performance.
• Appropriately documents student progress and maintains records including attendance, grading, and student learning outcomes.
• Develops methods that fairly and accurately assess students’ progress in achieving the stated learning outcomes/objectives.
• Maintains appropriate office hours proportionate to the instructional assignment.
• Provides service to the college through participation in events, committees, and other college activities.
• Strictly honors the privacy and security of records and other sensitive information according to appropriate state, federal and college regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Complies with all published College Rules, procedures, guidelines, and laws/regulations governing public employees, including but not limited to those related to document retention and destruction, FERPA, and confidentiality.
• Provides service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible, and professional engagement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Reports to: Chair, Natural Sciences

QUALIFICATIONS

Required: A master’s degree in any recognized academic major in a field of biological sciences such as biology, botany, microbiology, ecology, biochemistry, marine biology, or environmental science, or a master’s degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in any combination of the qualifying fields. A professional degree (MSN, MD, DO, DC DVM, PT, OT, or other advanced clinical degrees awarded by nationally accredited institutions) may be accepted as fulfilling the degree requirements.

Additional Requirements: A criminal background check will be conducted.

General Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: [list abbreviated for brevity, but include key points if space]

Application Process: All applicants must submit a completed online SF employment application, an up-to-date resume, letter of intent, and unofficial college transcripts to be considered for this position. Unofficial transcripts are only accepted for review purposes, official transcripts are required prior to any offer of employment being made.